Phys 1 Student Workbook.pdf

Physics Labs with Computers, Vol. 1Student WorkbookInstructions - Using ScienceWorkshop 012-07000AThe Experiment Setup WindowThe first step to becoming proficient withScienceWorkshop is to understand thevarious icon and buttons in theExperiment Setup window. Thewindow is automatically displayedwhenever a new ScienceWorkshop file isopened. If you get a “Can’t find interfacebox” message, the interface is eithermissing or not properly connected. Be surethat the power to the interface box is ONand that the connector cables are secure.The Menu BarThe menu bar at the top of the Experiment Setup window is very similar to menus bars foundin Macintosh® and Windows® programs.• Use the File menu to open, close, save, print, and import data.• Use the Edit menu to copy, cut, clear, and paste data or runs of data.• Use the Experiment menu to control the data collection.You can also use the Experiment menu to Record, Monitor, Pause, or Stop datacollection (as if you had used the buttons in the Experiment Setup window). You can use thismenu to access the sampling options, disconnect/connect (for remote data logging), displaythe Experiment Setup window, or go to the Experiment Notes and Calculator windows.• Use the Display menu to select any of the six display windows (either to set up a new display ortoggle to a display already in use).Features of the Experiment Setup WindowThe Record button is in the top left corner of the Experiment Setup window. Press thisbutton to collect data and store the data in memory. The flashing bar below the button showswhen ScienceWorkshop is collecting data.The Monitor Data button is next to the Record button. Press this button to collectand display data in a view mode only. None of the data are saved in memory. For example, usethis feature when you want to check to see if a sensor is working properly, and also whenviewing data in the Scope display.Press the Stop button to stop data collection in both the record and monitor modes.Press the Pause button to temporarily interrupt data collection. Press it again when youwant to continue collecting data.A - 12©1999 PASCO scientific